Macro photography reveals the hidden beauty of the tiny world around us. It captures intricate details — like the delicate structure of an insect’s wing or the texture of a flower petal — that are often invisible to the naked eye.
This perspective transforms ordinary subjects into extraordinary works of art. By magnifying the small, macro photography challenges our perception, ignites curiosity, and allows us to appreciate the complexity and wonder of nature in a whole new way.
In this video photographer GD Smith offers seven tips on macro photography. Don’t forget to enter your best photo in this year’s Wilderness Photographer of the Year, presented by Mountain Designs. There’s more than $21k of prizes up for grabs so enter today!